India After Gandhi - A dive into Indian history after Independence

I am not a fan of history. 
As a child, I am sure I was not the only one feeling history and my history teacher to be the worst epidemic inflicted on young minds. Young minds that didn't relate to rote learning - of a maze of years and causes and consequences of wars, plagues etc. After having forgotten all of my rote learned history post school, I came across a narrative from this book by Guha from my unscrupulous boss! (Only not so busy Bosses have the time to read books, while we slog away at work and die on our beds, as soon as we are home). I am still on my way down this book and I continue to be amazed with amount of research and history that has been condensed into something that is interesting to read, even though it happened more than half a century ago! 

I am discovering answers to unanswered questions that took birth while I was snoozing over these chapters in my political science class in the 12th grade. It was unrelated and boring and definitely not scoring for me. As I read this today, I feel like I would have been able to write a better answer had I read this book eleven years ago!

India After Gandhi-Ramachandra Guha

Mr Guha has done a splendid job of combining history with actual incidents and a flow that makes it easy for the mind to absorb. Came across names that weren't heard off. People who are the back bone  of Indian history but are left out in the usual habit of praising the Gandhi and Nehru family.

I would recommend it to anyone, including children, who are least interested in knowing about historical events that led up to the Indian independence. It doesn't matter which Indian politician you like/dislike from that era. This book is sure likely to change your opinions on a lot of things and put in a fresher perspective on history that was in the making after independence.

 A splendid job done Mr Guha. And therefore a good read.
Get your own copy of India After Gandhi. It is hefty one, I tell you. Needs a strong wooden plank below! And while you cannot put it down once you begin, you cannot read it overnight. It is not a work of fiction!

Buy now and get a Paper back at 43% off only on Amazon!

Gone Girl - A holy matrimony?

A marriage is a game that two people play. It smells like strawberry when fresh and like cheese when stale!

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn will go on to confirm the nasty feeling you have always had in your tummy, dreamt about but never believed it could happen to you in your marriage!

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

A dark, powerful, twisted and Nasty piece of fiction will keep you guessing till the very end. You will end up hating the feminists for corrupting your mind! or maybe not, it was just me.

Flynn validates that God is in the Details. Every sentence in this work of fiction reveals a part of the mystery. You begin by feeling, oh I know lady, you married the wrong Guy. You should not have been so open, so sweet! By the time you finish the book, which trust me, should not take more than 24 hours for the lazy, old ones like me, you'd feel like something just ran over you. And you'd be slowly re tracing the puzzle in your head to make more sense of this mystery novel.
Still don't believe me?
Here is a quote from the Boston Globe:-

"Gillian Flynn’s third novel is both breakneck-paced thriller and masterful dissection of marital breakdown… Wickedly plotted and surprisingly thoughtful, this is a terrifically good read.” 

Buy your own copy of Gone Girl now and you'd be happy you finally solved the torturous marriage puzzle with every page.

You can also try watching Gone Girl starring Ben Affleck on Google Play. The movie is bland, and not very good at capturing and displaying the catastrophic and wicked chemistry between Nick and Amy. But it can be a one-time watch for all those who have read the book, you'd be disappointed though. Don't say later that I did not warn you.

Why does the World suffer from a Food Crisis and the Poor perish from starvation- A book on Poverty and Food surplus and shortage

" From the farm to the fork" the story unfolds to gripping disturbing climax.

Stuffed and Starved by Raj Patel

A book that is not to be trusted simply by its non flashy cover. Not to mention the fact that its not yet available on Kindle! It is 2016 for God's Sake!
Anyways. A book so well written, that it will leave you introspecting, about why we never question weird things in life? For e.g. why are we eating cauliflowers or okra even in the winters? It used to be available only during the summers!
Or why are mom and dad now purchasing groceries from the overcrowded mall, by burning a liter of petrol, when they used to buy the same from the local grocery shop, when we were kids?

It is one non fiction book you wont feel like putting down. So much so that it feels like you are reading a fiction novel with an ever -evolving plot of crime!

He goes on to unfold a story, yet a truth on Global movements attempting to hold the agro-industry accountable for its deeds. The book is all about food.

What will you do, if you came to know that your chicken burger was fed soybean and bone-meal as a Hen only to grow fat, faster than possible on chicken meal?
The book is must read for all those, who have got bored of reading fiction and content heavy, sleep inducing, boring academic books.
It is a severe critique of  growing capitalism, that has kidnapped justice, to perpetuate inequality by stacking the supermarket  shelves with unnecessary items, that travel thousands of miles, at a huge cost to the environment. Exotic products that cannot stop a producer from a suicide.
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The book demands the present generation to give up the frenzy and addiction for fast “fat” food with juice of culinary experiences; and to savour the taste of locally produced food, that is free from the love of the pesticide industry. It nurtures an appreciation for seasonal fruits and vegetables, over imported, shiny impulse foods kept in local supermarkets.
What sets this book apart from many other civil society publications is that Patel goes on to share steps to be taken by individuals and communities.

Patel has played the devil’s advocate. But it seems like that is the only route by which you can usher in a change!
Knowledge is the weapon that can be powerful in the hands of consumers like us. It is time we stop blaming the poor for being lazy, Getting aware of the  food mafia's tactics is the way to go.

Mr. Patel is not a man of few words. But his words are nonetheless razor sharp.


Excited? Here's more. Amazon is giving it at starting cost INR 865 only! Buy Stuffed and Starved book now to get a Glimpse of how Food travels from the Farm to your Plate!

One Night: A Passionate Romance novel Available on Amazon

Unleash Your Desires with this Sizzling Romance Novel on Amazon

Here is another romance novel, for all horny-deprived souls, available on Amazon. You will enjoy the plot mainly comprising of a ticking passion bomb waiting to explode between the Assistant and the Boss.

A Review of Kate and Edward’s Fiery Chemistry. 

The chemistry between Kate and Edward will keep you glued to the book till the very end. I couldn't put it down given a relatively free weekend. Finished it in 14 hours non-stop! You would too if you are missing some action in life :)

Pros: 

• Makes a good read to fire up your imagination!
• The plot is decently laid out. Not the regular Mills and Boons
• Helps to build the vocabulary for a lot of kinky stuff!
• Available in Ebook format to boost privacy and under wraps from curious onlookers like parents, and spouses!
•  Affordable Price: INR 275 for the Kindle version. 

Cons

• The repetitive storyline is a bit annoying that doesn't change from 1 scene to the next. 

What are you waiting for? Read Now on Amazon!

Unwind - Read "Dark Places"

Festive season is closing in. Lethargy creeps in as I drag myself out of bed to go to work everyday. Home Alone during festive season? Fret not! Its a blessing in disguise to lose yourself in the world of fiction. With no else to look after except for your own hungry tummy, make the best of this time of the year and load up on those mystery novels that make you forget you are alone.

Book Worms, The Amazon Great India Diwali Sale is offering discounts on books upto 50%!

What are you waiting for? Stack your shelves up with this mystery murder book to have an awesome Diwali.

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Another hit master piece by the author of Gone Girl. This is a page turner that you cant put down even to take a piss break! Forget taking a nap. After surviving the murder of her family, Libby Day, is a spoilt brat in an adult form, who has learnt to survive on donations by all those who pity her. To pay her rent, she unwillingly takes up a job to unearth a dark and twisted past that she had buried long ago by testifying against her brother and sending him to jail for massacring her entire family. The plot has wicked turns and twists that will keep you up all night, wanting for more. 

Buy Dark Places now and grab a Kindle Edition at a 46% off

Haunting, Morbid, Captivating!

Not too keen to read? Get  a glimpse of it on your own TV. A major motion picture released in 2015!

Get your own DVD on Amazon or Rent one and watch on Google Play